(informal) To do specific things to anger someone (less commonly, sexually arouse or otherwise elicit a strong reaction), especially intentionally or maliciously.

Alternative form of push someone's buttons

(pathology) A pair of pus-filled cavities that are connected by a narrow channel.

plural of collar-button abscess

(idiomatic) To start to panic.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of push someone's buttons

(historical) An ankle boot fastened by a row of buttons (in fashion from the late 19th to mid-20th century).

(simile) Synonym of bright as a button

(informal) To take suitable actions, or exert suitable influence on people, to achieve some desired result.

plural of high button shoe